一件
yíjiànTraditional: 一件
HSK 2
#501 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
one (piece/item/matter)
Stroke order
一
件
Examples
。
I have one important thing to tell you.
。
She bought one new piece of clothing.
论。
This matter is something we need to discuss seriously.
。
I have one thing to tell you.
红毛。
She bought a red jumper.
一件 (yí jiàn) combines 一 (one) with the measure word 件 (jiàn), which counts matters, affairs, items of clothing, or pieces of luggage. Together the phrase means one item, one matter, or one piece depending on context. 件 is one of the most versatile measure words in Mandarin and pairs with abstract nouns (一件事, one matter) as well as concrete ones (一件衣服, one garment).
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